Renaisance Tunic Knitting Pattern Download

Description

This curvaceous, Old World-style tunic is worked in the round from the lower edge to the armholes, then the back and front are worked separately in rows. The waist shaping is cleverly achieved by adjusting the size of the cables and the number of purl stitches between them. The front features a romantic keyhole opening and a stand-up ruffled collar. The sleeves are fitted at the wrists with buttons.

Finished Size: 35 (37, 39 ½, 42, 44 ½)” (89 [94, 100.5, 107, 113] cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 37″ (94 cm).
Yarn: Lane Borgosesia Baruffa Maratona (100% Merino; 121 yd [110 m]/50 g): #20272 parchment, 11 (13, 15, 16, 17) balls. Yarn distributed by Trendsetter.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rnds/rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st. After blocking, 13-stitch cable measures about 1 ¾” (4.5 cm) wide; 11-stitch cable measures about 1 ½” (3.8 cm) wide; 9-stitch cable measures about 1 ¼” (3.2 cm) wide.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16″ and 24″ (40- and 60-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Two cable needles (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; one 1 ¼” (3.2-cm) button; two 1″ (2.5-cm) buttons.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2002/2003